New ZealandWaikatoOtorohangaŌtewā School

Ōtewā School

StateFull PrimaryCo-Educational
Otorohanga, Waikato · Rural other
office@otewa.school.nz 07-8730859
Roll58enrolled students
EQI483+28 vs avg 455
TypeFull PrimaryState
ZoneNoOpen enrolment
School Snapshot
State
Full Primary · Co-Educational
EQI483
vs National+28 (avg 455)
Roll58
ZoneOpen enrolment
SettingRural other
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Ōtewā School

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
483+20
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
58
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
15.5%-16.5pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
8.6%-3.2pp
Pacific Students
Open
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Ōtewā School is a state full primary school in Otorohanga, Waikato. It is a co-educational school. The school has 58 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 483 (above-average equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Ōtorohanga District territorial authority.

Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Key Facts

AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityŌtorohanga District
RegionWaikato
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode3975
MoE School ID1874

Student Demographics

Total Roll58
European/Pakeha84.5%
Maori15.5%
Pacific8.6%
Asian3.4%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
84.5%
Maori
15.5%
Pacific
8.6%
Asian
3.4%
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Equity Index (EQI)

The Equity Index replaced the decile system in 2023. It measures the socio-economic context of a school's student community. A higher EQI indicates greater equity need (more disadvantaged). The national average is approximately 463.

School EQI483
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)